Award

Business Analyst Resource

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Award

04 Nov 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involved "Business Analyst Resource" services for Transport for Greater Manchester, a sub-central government public authority. The procurement aimed to provide specialist knowledge in cEMV, Ticketing, Fares, and Pricing for the Rail PAYG Programme. Located in Manchester, UK, the process utilised a limited procurement method below the threshold, indicating limited competition. The award, tagged with both "award" and "contract", was made to RULLION LIMITED, a large supplier based in Altrincham. The procurement was completed, with the contract active from 13th August 2025 to 31st January 2026, with a possible extension until 31st July 2026.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for firms specialising in recruitment services and those providing business analysis within the transportation sector, specifically in electronic and contactless fare collection systems. Businesses with expertise in rail systems and ticketing solutions will find this contract particularly appealing, highlighting opportunities for developing domain-specific solutions. The engagement is poised for service providers capable of leveraging their industry knowledge to support the technological and operational advancements of public transport systems within Greater Manchester.

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Notice Title

Business Analyst Resource

Notice Description

Provide specialist Industry and domain knowledge of cEMV, Ticketing, Fares and Pricing to create solution requirements for the Rail PAYG Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070946-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RULLION

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